Gerry Thompson memo regarding Dave Frohnmayer press conference on Rajneesh

Title

Gerry Thompson memo regarding Dave Frohnmayer press conference on Rajneesh

Description

A two-page September 27, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a press conference held by Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer on the Rajneesh situation. The memo states that Frohnmayer discussed issues from a federal agency meeting, including concerns about "street people" (i.e. homeless people), public safety, weapons at the ranch, election integrity, a possible rumor control center, pending litigation, and emergency response. The memo also summarizes press questions about the Governor's awareness of the meeting, possible disarmament of Rajneesh peace officers, and whether the Governor should visit Wasco County.

This is one document from a binder containing various notes, memos, and official documents relating to the Rajneesh movement compiled by Gerry Thompson. Thompson was Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh's Chief of Staff during most of his governorship.

Identifier

PUA_MS96_R030

Creator

Thompson, Gerry

Date

1984

Date Created

September 27, 1984

Spatial Coverage

Oregon

Subject

Rajneeshees

Rajneeshpuram (Or.)

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/

Is Part Of

Gerry Thompson Rajneesh Notes Binder, Governor Victor Atiyeh Papers

Source

Pacific University Archives